Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful i9 processor

high-quality build

excellent color accuracy

fast ssd storage

high price point

heavy design

moderate battery life

limited port selection

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Compliant Standards DASH -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested WINDFORCE Technology
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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